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    Dell Refurbs?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by jrsryder, Dec 15, 2007.

  1. jrsryder

    jrsryder Notebook Consultant

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    I read somewhere that DELL sends out refurbs when they do a "System Exchange" under their warranty program. Does anyone know whether or not this is true?
     
    jrsryder, Dec 15, 2007
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  2. pitz

    pitz Notebook Deity

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    Its true, and nearly all manufacturers do this.

    There's nothing wrong with it; lots of machines are called 'refurbed' because one component is defective (ie: the grainy screen), the entire machine sent back, and the component is replaced.
     
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  3. Illegal Operation

    Illegal Operation Notebook Evangelist

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    Usually they only time you may get a new system exchange is if something goes horribly wrong with your system within the 21-30 day period. Otherwise, you can expect a refurb unit.
     
    Illegal Operation, Dec 15, 2007
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